Not sure why but it seems like just all of a sudden my cylinder is stiff to push open. I haven't done anything different, but when I push my cylinder release and then go to push the cylinder out to unload and reload, it is quite stiff. I have no troubles firing it and the cylinder turns easy when firing double or single action. Thanks.
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Stiff cylinder on S&W mdl19
- Thread starter Chaparral
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There can be several causes. The first thing to look at is the extractor rod. They sometimes back out and tie up the gun. It has a left-hand thread. Another thing to look at is the locking bolt (on the underside of the barrel). Sometimes they will lock-up from dirt, rust on older guns. Check the extractor rod first (most likely cause) and it that is not it, press in on the locking bolt to check it for the freedom of movement.Not sure why but it seems like just all of a sudden my cylinder is stiff to push open. I haven't done anything different, but when I push my cylinder release and then go to push the cylinder out to unload and reload, it is quite stiff. I have no troubles firing it and the cylinder turns easy when firing double or single action. Thanks.
Dfariswheel
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Also use a stiff brush to scrub the underside of the ejector and it's seat in the rear of the cylinder.
It's common for bits of burned powder and grit to get trapped under there, and that causes both sticky trigger pull and sticky cylinder opening.
In order to prevent this, always hold the muzzle upright as you eject fired rounds.
This will allow the debris to fall clear with the fired cases.
It's common for bits of burned powder and grit to get trapped under there, and that causes both sticky trigger pull and sticky cylinder opening.
In order to prevent this, always hold the muzzle upright as you eject fired rounds.
This will allow the debris to fall clear with the fired cases.
You might also consider a drop of oil where the crane pivots in the frame. If that smooths things up, fine, if not, time to look at the other parts of the gun.
also check to be sure the crane isn't bent. You might not have done anything unusual, but I don't know what you usually do. If you're the kind who flips the cylinder in and out like Bogart in the old movies, it can happen....if you're not that guy, its probably something else.
Check anyway...
also check to be sure the crane isn't bent. You might not have done anything unusual, but I don't know what you usually do. If you're the kind who flips the cylinder in and out like Bogart in the old movies, it can happen....if you're not that guy, its probably something else.
Check anyway...